Garland teen claimed she killed mother’s boyfriend because he attacked family, police say
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A 19-year-old woman claimed she fatally stabbed her mother’s boyfriend early Tuesday at their Garland home because he attacked her family, police said.
The man died at a local hospital.
Garland police said Tuesday no one had been arrested as detectives investigate the claims of self-defense.
Authorities identified the man as 46-year-old Tyrone Moody Henderson.
Police responded to a 911 call at about 3:15 a.m. Tuesday in the 1800 block of Apollo Road, according to a news release.
The 911 caller, identified as a 19-year-old woman, stated she was attacked by her mother’s boyfriend. The caller also said she stabbed him in self-defense as he attacked her and other family members.
When Garland police arrived, Henderson had already left the apartment complex.
It was later discovered that Henderson was transported to the hospital, where he died from his injury.
Detectives are interviewing witnesses who were present during the incident in an effort to corroborate the events that unfolded. The teen was cooperating with detectives.
Police have not identified the teen.
This story was originally published July 19, 2022 at 2:16 PM.
